A rubric as "a scoring tool that lists the criteria for a piece of work or 'what counts.' Rubrics help the student figure out how their project will be evaluated. Try this rubric tutorial.
Here is an example of a rubric used for a Road Safety Poster
CATEGORY
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Labels
All items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read easily.
Almost all items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read easily.
Several items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read easily.
Labels are too small to view OR no important items were labeled.
Knowledge Gained
Student can accurately answer all questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster.
Student can accurately answer most questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster.
Student can accurately answer about 75% of questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster.
Student appears to have insufficient knowledge about the facts or processes used in the poster.
Attractiveness
The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.
The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.
The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
Here is an example of a rubric used for a Road Safety Poster
Web Site Design : RoadSense Facilitators Wikispace
M.T.Deuchrass
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